Herdr

Overview

Herdr is a native application designed for running coding agents that users can shape simply by asking. Because every window and layout can be modified through AI, no two Herdr environments look alike. It runs agents inside herdr-core, a lightweight background server on your machine, ensuring that your agents continue working even if you close the application, update it, or experience a crash.

Key Features

• Agent Orchestration: Your agents can spawn and manage other helper agents (such as Claude or Codex), passing reviews or test runs between them.
• Persistent Background Execution: Powered by herdr-core, tasks remain running even when the app window is closed.
• Multi-Machine Management: Add any server, VM, or cloud sandbox over SSH to monitor and run agents across multiple machines from a single sidebar.
• Customizable via AI: Layouts, themes, keys, and sidebar features are stored as plain files and can be modified by prompting your agent.
• Open Protocol Status (OSC 7501): Real terminals and compatible agents report their current state (working, done, waiting) dynamically.

FAQ

What is Herdr?

Herdr is a native app for running coding agents. They run in a background server (herdr-core) so they keep going when you close the window, and your agent can change any part of the app layout.

Which agents does it work with?

It works with any agent that runs in a terminal. Agents supporting the OSC 7501 protocol also report real-time status like working, done, or needing your attention.

What happens when I quit or update the app?

Quitting or updating the app changes nothing. Every agent keeps running in herdr-core in the background.

Which systems does it run on?

Herdr runs on macOS (Apple silicon), Linux (x86_64 and arm64), and Windows (x86_64), with additional machines joined over SSH.

Is it free?

Yes, the app, herdr-core, and Herdr TUI are open source under the Apache 2.0 license.